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One assembly point
Our bus departs at 5 am from one assembly point, ideally the temple or hall where the pilgrims meet, with space for a coach to stand. Forty or more people travel over two days, sleeping at Madurai. The hold takes the big bags, and each pilgrim keeps temple clothes and night things in a seat bag. The coordinator carries the name list. From Hosur Road the bus crosses the Attibele toll into Tamil Nadu.
Border and breakfast
First comes breakfast at Krishnagiri, 95 km from Bangalore, forty minutes in a large hotel used to coach groups. Rocky hills ring the town, with an old fort on the highest. Work to widen the highway from Hosur to six lanes means a few slow patches on the way in. Close to town, Ramapuram has a Rama temple some five centuries old. After a head count the bus takes NH44 on towards Salem.
Tea on the bypass
Twenty minutes on the Salem bypass, at the 200 km mark, cover tea and enough toilets for a full bus. Pilgrims who come this way again may visit the Kandhasamy temple, around 22 km out, or Tharamangalam, around 24 km. Salem is one of the big handloom towns of Tamil Nadu, with GI tags on both its silk and its fabric. Beyond the city the highway continues south, past the turn for Coimbatore, towards Karur.
Drive through
Karur goes by at roughly 295 km. Many of India's bus bodies are made in this town, and cotton spinning and dyeing are its other trades. At its centre stands the Pasupatheeswarar temple, and at nearby Nerur pilgrim groups sometimes stop on the return to honour Sadasiva Brahmendral. From April to June the heat is fierce, so the AC stays on. Lunch at Dindigul is roughly 75 km further, a little over an hour.
Lunch for the group
Lunch for the pilgrim bus is at Dindigul, 370 km out, fifty minutes with vegetarian meals ordered in advance. Madurai is only about 66 km away, and Dindigul itself sits about 265 m up. The town makes leather goods and locks. In January and February its Kottai Mariamman festival packs the streets, one more reason the coach keeps to the highway. The group reaches Madurai with time for the evening darshan.
Meenakshi temple and night halt
Madurai, 435 km from home, is both the night halt and the first great darshan. Choose a hotel with coach parking away from the crowded temple streets. With its 14 gopurams the Meenakshi temple draws its biggest crowds on Fridays, so the group goes in small batches, each with a leader, and phones and cameras stay outside. Early next morning, the Vishnu temple at Alagar Koyil, about 21 km away, can be added before the drive south.
Tea
Tea on the second morning is at Kovilpatti, 540 km along NH44, a twenty minute halt. The coordinator can pick up kadalai mittai, GI tagged peanut candy, for everyone. The town has two bus stations, so the coach waits beside the highway rather than in the centre. Expect dry heat, often near 37 C later in the day, and refill the water cans. From here Tirunelveli is roughly an hour.
Tea and halwa
Twenty minutes at Tirunelveli, 595 km from Bangalore, are for tea and halwa. Groups with time to spare can take darshan at the Nellaiappar temple beside the Thamirabarani, about 14.5 acres in size, where certain pillars ring like musical instruments. Two national highways, NH44 and NH82, meet in the city. Between March and June it is very hot, so the water cans are filled again. Lunch is at Nagercoil, about 70 km on.
Suchindram on the way
Nagercoil, 665 km out, is where the group may spend an optional 45 minutes at a temple, with lunch in town. Krishna and Nagaraja are worshipped at the Nagaraja temple, which gives the town its name. Big wind farms stand at Muppandal and Aralvaimozhi nearby. This is a rainy town, with about 2,478 mm a year, so umbrellas go in the day bags. For the last 70 km the bus follows the coast highway past Marthandam.
Last town
The long steel flyover lifts the bus over Marthandam, 695 km from home, and keeps it away from the crowded Kaalaichanthai bus stand. Honey and cashew are the town's trades, and the honey is GI tagged. Ayyappa devotees know the Vettuvenni temple by the Kuzhithurai river. Thiruvananthapuram's airport is roughly 40 km away. Once over the Kerala border, a final stretch of about 40 km brings the city and the hotel.
Near East Fort
After about 18.5 hours of driving over two days, the bus reaches Thiruvananthapuram. Book a hotel near the East Fort that has parking for a coach, so the walk to the Padmanabhaswamy temple is short. The temple admits Hindus only. As the most populous city in Kerala, it has heavy traffic by mid morning, so the group should go for darshan early. Anyone flying home will find the airport close to the centre.
Taking 30 to 50 devotees to the Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram? For a Bangalore to Padmanabhaswamy Temple Bus trip, the stops, timings and rates are listed further down. A bus makes the long road simple, with a night at Madurai and darshan at Meenakshi on the way. Tejas Tours & Travels gives bus on rent in Bangalore for pilgrim tours like this.
Route | One way | Padmanabhaswamy and back | Time by bus |
|---|---|---|---|
Bangalore to Padmanabhaswamy via Salem, Madurai and Nagercoil | About 735 km | About 1,470 km | About 18.5 hr with stops |
The temple is about 735 km from Bangalore, about 1470 km for the round trip. A bus is billed for five days, 1,500 km, which covers the drive with night halts and a Kanyakumari detour. Bus tolls, Tamil Nadu and Kerala entry tax, parking and GST are extra. Volvo and BharatBenz on request, at 400 km a day. Diesel and the driver are part of the bus rate per km, and the driver allowance is charged by the day. Pick an AC or a non-AC coach; that choice sets the rate.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 5 days, 1,500 km | 6 days, 1,800 km | 7 days, 2,100 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹44 | ₹69,500 | ₹83,400 | ₹97,300 | |
₹44 | ₹69,500 | ₹83,400 | ₹97,300 | |
₹44 | ₹69,500 | ₹83,400 | ₹97,300 | |
₹60 | ₹95,000 | ₹114,000 | ₹133,000 | |
₹60 | ₹95,000 | ₹114,000 | ₹133,000 | |
₹65 | ₹102,500 | ₹123,000 | ₹143,500 | |
₹54 | ₹86,000 | ₹103,200 | ₹120,400 | |
₹54 | ₹86,000 | ₹103,200 | ₹120,400 |
Totals are the km fare plus the day driver allowance. Extra: night driver allowance (₹700 to ₹1,000 a night, by size), tolls, parking and GST. Shared by 50, 6 days in the 50 Seater Bus is about ₹2,060 a person.
27 to 30 pilgrims: 30 seater bus. 31 to 40: 40 seater bus. 45 to 50: 50 seater bus. Five days on the road with elders need comfort, so leave a few seats free.
Group of 15 to 25? The Bangalore to Padmanabhaswamy mini bus moves easier in city lanes. Elders can travel separately in the Bangalore to Padmanabhaswamy cab.
Cancellation: no charge more than 72 hours before pickup; see the cancellation policy for the rest.
29 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC29 Seats
₹67,630 ₹81,747
+ ₹12047 (Taxes & Charges)
30 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC30 Seats
₹67,630 ₹81,747
+ ₹12047 (Taxes & Charges)
32 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC32 Seats
₹67,630 ₹81,747
+ ₹12047 (Taxes & Charges)
33 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC33 Seats
₹67,630 ₹81,747
+ ₹12047 (Taxes & Charges)
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40 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC40 Seats
₹91,210 ₹1,10,238
+ ₹16238 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Bus A/c 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹98,485 ₹1,19,047
+ ₹17547 (Taxes & Charges)
49 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC49 Seats
₹82,480 ₹99,666
+ ₹14666 (Taxes & Charges)
50 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC50 Seats
₹82,480 ₹99,666
+ ₹14666 (Taxes & Charges)
27 Seater Bus A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC27 Seats
₹67,630 ₹81,747
+ ₹12047 (Taxes & Charges)
30 seater bus A/C Executive 2/2
LUXURYAC30 Seats
₹73,450 ₹88,795
+ ₹13095 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Benz Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹1,05,760 ₹1,27,857
+ ₹18857 (Taxes & Charges)
Volvo Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹1,06,000
+ ₹18900 (Taxes & Charges)
Travelled to Bangalore
We had a great experience with this travel agent while arranging a bus for our team outing. The response was quick and professional, and all our requirements were handled smoothly. The bus arrived on time, was neat and clean, and the journey was very comfortable. Special thanks to Mahantesh, who was the coordinator and supported us with all last-minute changes. The overall coordination was excellent, which made our trip hassle-free. Highly recommended for group travel arrangement.
Sagar Bamashetti
11/9/2025 Bangalore
5/5
Travelled to Bangalore
Sharing a quick note of appreciation for the bus arranged through Tejes Travel for our team outing. The 40-seater bus was very comfortable, clean, and well maintained, which made the journey smooth and enjoyable for everyone. The driver was punctual, polite, and cooperative, and the overall coordination from the Tejes Travel team was very good.
Saroj Gupta
6/11/2025 Bangalore
5/5
Travelled to Bangalore
I had booked to go to a resort on a day trip with senior citizens too.. Ms. Revathi was so good arranging a very good, comfortable bus. Which came in time. Driver was also very polite.. Thanks a lot ms. Revathi and Tejas tours and travels.
Somaasunder Ks
2/6/2025 Bangalore
5/5
Travelled to Bangalore
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Ramesh Thirugnanam
13/10/2024 Bangalore
5/5
For a full bus the temple city is about 735 km away, roughly 1,470 km for the round trip. Driving time is around 18.5 hours, so it is a two day run: NH44 through Salem and Dindigul to a night halt at Madurai, then on by Tirunelveli and Nagercoil and over the Kerala border at Marthandam.
Five days billed at 1,500 km at ₹54/km come to ₹81,000. Driver allowance ₹5,000. Tolls, entry tax and GST extra.
Five days suits a bus: two days each way with a Madurai night, and one day in Thiruvananthapuram.
Men wear a dhoti and no shirt; women wear a saree or traditional dress. Phones are not allowed inside.
The 49 seater. Sizes and rates: bus on rent in Bangalore.
Yes, it is about 20 km from Nagercoil and fits inside the five days.
November to February, when the plains stay cool and the Kerala monsoon is over. From March to July the heat around Madurai and Tirunelveli wears out a full busload by afternoon. The Chithirai festival in April and May and Fridays all year bring big crowds to the Meenakshi temple, so plan the Madurai evening around them.
They can, if the plan is built around them. Give elders the seats nearest the door, so getting off at halts is quick, and pack their tablets where they can reach them. Three halts a day keep the longest sitting near three hours. At both temples, send the elders in the first batch with a leader, so their wait in the queue is short.
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